Procrastination: Just do it. Eventually.
Move out of a rut and reach your goals with our five helpful tips. If you’ve been living in a procrastination comfort zone for too long, you’re not alone. And evidence suggests that taking a tough approach won’t help you either.i Research shows that procrastination has its roots in the brain’s frontal systems known to […]
Give your career a health check
Health… check. Finances… check. Career… check? Are you happy at work? Do you jump out of bed excited about tackling your next project? Or are you counting down the days until your holidays or retirement? If you answered ‘yes’ to the last question, it might be time to give your career a health check. We […]
What’s your biggest obstacle to financial success?
Science reveals how our human-hardwiring can get in the way and cost us much more than we think. As humans we have changed a lot over time. Vast periods of time have seen us adapt and evolve—from hunting for food to ordering online and as our behaviour has changed, our brains have developed. But even […]
The Top 5 Forgotten Tax Deductions for Health Professionals
With tax deadline coming up, it’s a good time to think about deductions – particularly deductions that are frequently missed when preparing your return. We asked Tax Expert, Luke Casley from Morris Cohen Glen & Co – “What are the top 5 forgotten deductions on individual tax returns?” – That is, all those deductions people […]
What does a comfortable retirement look like?
How much money you’ll need will depend on a variety of things. Have you got a plan in mind for when you retire? Is it to travel overseas, hit more balls on the golf course or spend time with family and friends? Whatever your goals, you’ll need to have a plan for how you’re going […]
Is it better to buy an investment property or home first?
There’s a lot to consider when making such an important purchase, especially for the first time. Have you been saving up for a long time and finally feel ready to get into the property market? Maybe you’re considering either buying a home to live in or investing in a property you can rent out. Either […]
Can refinancing my home loan save me money?
By replacing your existing loan with a new one, you could take advantage of a better deal. Even if you secured a competitive package when you first took out your home loan, it’s worth reviewing each year i to ensure the interest rates, fees and features continue to meet your needs. With interest rates also […]
Can delayed gratification help you with your finances?
Are you the type of person who always has to have the latest clothes, smart technology or gym gear? If you answered yes to this question, you could be a person who likes instant gratification, that is, you like to indulge in instant reward now, rather than exercising self-controli, in return for a potentially greater […]
Review of 2016, outlook for 2017
– looking better despite the political noise Key points – 2016 started badly for investors with worries about global growth and deflation. But global growth turned out okay &, despite political events, rising bond yields & disappointing Australian growth, the end result has been a constrained but okay year for diversified investors. – 2017 is […]
Seven tips to travel on a budget
Careful planning can help you enjoy a great holiday, whatever your budget. Does it feel like ages since your last holiday? Maybe with responsibilities like paying off your credit card, saving for your first home, or paying back your university fees, your next holiday still seems a long way off… Well, don’t despair. There are […]